Monthly Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 28, 2005
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The meeting was called to order by President Richard Boland at 9:05. There were 37 members in attendance. Thanks to Cathie Rod for refreshments.
The minutes of the June 22 meeting were read and approved.
Recognition was given to Gina Britton in the form of a gift card to Belk's for all the time and effort she offers the Master Gardener program and members.
Richard asked to pick up certificates, name badges not received at recognition dinner, or take them to any member you know.
Reports:
Shirley Waggoner-Eisenman stated there will be a switch in the September and October speakers due to conflict of schedules. Check Newsletter for details.
There are approximately 300 invitations being sent for the Reunion banquet set for 11/10. Committees have been formed and chairs will be seeking volunteers shortly.
Charlie Spencer: Al Hight will be coming back to Brunswick County to act as interim director as of August 1st.
Billy Privette will be retiring at the end of August.
Charlie will be retiring as Coordinator position the end of September.
Hot line needs help! Between 150-170 calls received - this must be the MGA 1st priority.
MG requirements will be printed and updates to members roster have been completed. There are two designations: Active MG non association member - puts in 40 volunteer hours per year but does not pay nor belong to association, Active MGA - put in 40 volunteer hours and pays $5 dues. 40 hours are 20 hotline and 20 other areas.
David Barkley asked all to attend the next plant problem clinic on August 8 at the Leland facility. See Charlie for more information.
Today's guest speaker is David Nash talking about dunes.
Use the box in the lobby of the extension center for collections of small soaps, shampoos, and other toiletries to be sent to armed forces in areas of conflict.
Introduced Jim Blake, MG and new summer intern for the extension center.
Thanked all members who worked on the cucumber/nematode project at Holden Brother's Farm.
Hilton Holcomb: Major work on hardscape was irrigation. Problems included mowers damaging irrigation heads and setting controls for automatic system.
Drainage is now complete from boardwalk to road.
Maintenance and planting are on going projects.
Future projects include a foot path along the bern and more walking space where possible.
Rain lily project thwarted by mowing of designated area. The project will try to resume in the fall.
4H project is on going and anyone can volunteer by calling Charlie.
Ash Tyler: Saturday 7/22 the restitution program moved plants to allow for use of round up and fungicide. Please be careful around greenhouse area and observe fungicide warning signs.
A heavier shade cloth has been added to the hoop house and new racks behind shed have allowed all pots to be removed from the ground.
With the purchase of 2 new portable tents, Ash has written guidelines for their use which were presented at the general meeting.
Next plant sale is the second week in October.
Plant “give away” from local retailers and individual MG members. These raffles will continue at all future meetings. Come, participate and share.
Any female attending the State Conference in October who wishes to share room accommodations can call Dominique Loewenstein (579-0161).
Members attending the State Conference were asked to help sell the Month at a Glance Garden Book at the event. A sign up sheet was passed to write name and telephone number to ensure all times are covered.
The meeting was adjourned after the presentation by David Nash on dunes.
Cathie Rod
Recording Secretary
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